Fresh flowers and health benefits

Posted by Miranda Evans on 06/12/11 16:05

Did you know that looking at a bouquet of flowers first thing in the morning increases your energy levels throughout the day?


In a study conducted at Harvard University women were sent either fresh flowers or scented candles. Those that received flowers were less anxious, less depressed and more enthusiastic at work. It’s all to do with an inbuilt attraction we have to vegetation - a primeval signal of food and water.

So sending flowers to loved ones as a get well gesture or to mothers of newborns is a wonderful sentiment and makes an ideal gift. Congratulating someone on a job well done or sending a bouquet of flowers as a sympathy tribute does more than just show how much you care. Flowers at work, in reception or even on your desk creates a relaxing ambience not to mention a lovely fragrant focal point and can even be an ice breaker. Sent anonymously they can create further interest and intrigue not just for the recipient but for the whole office too.

So you see, a bouquet of flowers really can do a lot more than just look and smell great. Why not treat yourself to fresh flowers this week and see for yourself.

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